Underplayed Gems

Once Upon A Tile (2025)

Once Upon A Tile cover
Developer
KnotHorn Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cute, turn-based tactical roguelite where you explore procedurally generated dungeons and solve puzzle-like encounters with a group of friends.

cutetacticalturn-basedpuzzle-likerogue-litefamily friendlymagicalcooperative feel

What players say

Players enjoy the unique tile-laying puzzle loop but split on whether it is finished: many call the game rough, with frequent crashes, long loading screens, and progress-wiping bugs. Those who recommend it praise the art, music, and cozy atmosphere, and compare it to board games or Dorfromantik, but note it needs more content and polish.

Screenshots

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